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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1931

Page

6

Social Notes and Club News From Athens Area

Local women society items include a First Methodist food and gift event with a 2:00 p.m. box opening and a 5:30 p.m. pot luck supper. Members and guests are invited. Also reported are club visits, library staff travels, golf matches, and district WBA rally notes involving Athens residents and relatives across Ohio and neighboring states.

Omait First Methodist Clurch Birg F. C H.T. Ferrer

Local Notes on Shipments and Travels

Carpenter 7 and Mertind ship a cargo of cattle to Spring Week from here. Winley Farley visits Colum to see relatives. Miss Allegra Wood of Pomeroy visits grandparents Mr and Mrs G Wood. Mr and Mrs R Brandenburg return to Fre t after time with Jatter’s parents. 8 Dudgeon substitutes on the mail route for Andrew who is seriously ill.

Carpenter Springwich Winley Farley Colum Allegra Wood Pomeroy G. G. Wood Brandenburg Fret Jatter

Marriage at Bridge Party Announces January Union

A January marriage was announced to friends at a bridge party held at The Colonial. The bride, a Ohio University graduate and Theta Phi Alpha member, wed Robert Marsh of Parkersburg, with Rev. Connolly officiating at St. Paul's rectory. The groom, connected with the Federal Land Bank, is the son of Harvey Marsh.

Toriette Cresset Kappa Delta Pi University Library Robert Marsh Harvey Marsh School of Commerce Ohio University Theta Chi Fraternity Nelle Slye-Warner Amy Allen Parkersburg W. Va

Quiet Home Nuptials Mark Wedding of Alice Henry and Mr Beeson

Miss Alice Henry daughter of Hiram Dow Hanry at 8 College Street became the wife of Hampton Beeson of Columbus now in St. Louis. The ceremony at 4 30 pm officiated by Rev Dr A W Wilcox was followed by dinner at the Athens Country Club. The couple will reside at Forest Park Hotel in St Louis after a short honeymoon with out of town guests from Chicago and Washington.

Alice Henry Hiram Dow Hanry College Street Hampton Beeson Columbus St. Louis A. ¥. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Beeson John J. Lewis Broad Street Athens Country Club Ms. Beeson Chevy Chase School Washington, D. C Ohio University Fi Beta Phi Columbia University New York City East High School Akron Ohio State ,University Beta Theta Pi Fraternity St. Louis Letter Business Bureau Better Business Jaireaus Reegan Forest Park Hotel West Pine Boulevard Frederick J. Elliott Chicago

Marriage of Mildred Mansfield to Dr Sheakley Announced

Mrs. R and Mr. Fred Mansfield announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred Julia to Dr. Harold G. Sheakley son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Sheakley. The ceremony was at the Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage Sharon Pennsylvania. They will reside in Shaker Heights Ohio.

Mildred Mansfield DR. Sheakley Fred Mansfield Morris Avenue Mildred Julia Haroid G. Sheakley George A. Sheakley East Cleveland Methodist Episcopal Church Sharon H. B. Davis Ohio University Delta Sigma Epsicon Sorority Maple Heights High School Bedford Sheakley Western Reserve University Sigema Nu Psi Omega Shaker Heights Square Bureau of Research Wester Reserve University Shaker Heights

Lucy Larch Dies After Heart Attack On Friday

Miss Lucy Larch died at 5 p.m. Friday at the Larch home in West Union Street after a heart trouble from acute indigestion. Born in Athens she spent her life there. Funeral at 4 p.m. Sunday from the residence. burial in West Union Street Cemetery.

Zafe Athena Mies Annette M. Walker Wealdent Athens John Henry Walker Amelia Higgins Walker Athens State Hospital Jean Daath Miss Walker State Court E Street Logan Book and News L. H. Smith Morris Edward H.walker Mathens Fred B. Walker Akron Rge EB. Walker Lucy Larch Carrie Finsterwald Larch Hoyt Larch Larch West Union Street Miss Larch

Calendar notices from Daughters of Union Veterans and clubs

Daughters of Union Veterans meet at 7 30 Wednesday in I O G F Hall with initiation. Sunshine Sewing Club plans to meet at 16 McKinley Avenue Thursday afternoon. A dinner at 615 Wednesday at Athens Country Club closes Women’s Day with golf and cards. Rufus Putnam School summer enrollment rises to 475. Ohio University students in observation and education courses total 187.

Daughters of Union Veterans I. 0. G. F. Hall Sunshine Sewing Club Ralph Beaaley McKinley Avenue Athens Country Club Putnam School Rufus Putnam Ohio University

Six New Members Join Mew Marshfield Handy Workers 4 H Club

Six new members Paul Young Neil Gilham Knight Scott Paul Sicktes Albert Mace and Cirl Nanna joined the Mew Marshfield Handy Workers 4 H Club Tuesday night A visitor Lamatre Carter Johnston City TH attended Potatoes handicraft and orchards were the projects discussed Eight members are enrolled in Union on the Hill 4 H Club John Snedden Owen Snedden Guy Gabriel Harold Gabriel Charles Holland Alton Holland Robert Barker and Wendel Russ R FR Barker is club feeder and the next meeting is July 6 at John Snedden's home

Mew Marshfield Handy Workers Paul Young Neil Gilham Knight Scott Paul Sicktes Albert Mace Cirl Nanna Lamatre Carter Johnston City Union Harold Gabriel Charles Holland Alton Holland Robert Barker Wendel Russ Barker Club Feader John Snedden

Senator Couzens Welcomes Grandchild in Washington Social Scene

The first picture shows Senator James Couzens with his month-old grandson William Jeffries Chewning. He poses with his mother Margaret Couzens. The Chewnings eloped to Baltimore in February 1935 and were welcomed back to Washington by the Senator and Mrs. Couzens.

James Couzens William Jeffries Chewning Iti Maregot Couzens Washington Chewning Baltimore

Granted Divorce Decrees in Athens County Court

Frank P. Jones was granted a divorce from Edith Jones on charges of gross neglect and willful absence by Judge G. F. Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court Saturday morning. Earlier in the week Judge Rowland granted two divorces Letha Wright from Calvin Wright and Ruth Hall from Willard Hall. In the Wright case gross neglect of duty was charged and in the Hall case extreme cruelty.

Frank P. Jones Edith Jones GO. F. Rowland Athens County

Five Athens Boy Scouts Earn Badges and Rank

Five Athens Scouts passed tests last week. Bob Bird became a first class scout. Ralph Dalton earned merit badges in woodcarving and basketry. William Leaders earned a merit badge in camping. Dick Acomb passed the swimming test and Charles Smith completed a badge.

Athens Bob Bird Ralph Dalton William Leaders Dick Acomb Charles Smith

Indiana Man Grateful for Check From Messenger Dept

Frank Spray of Petersburg Indiana is the latest recipient of a check from the Messenger Accident Insurance Department. Spray formerly lived in Athens County Ohio and took out a Messenger accident policy when he moved to reside in an adjoining state. He thanks the department for prompt service after being injured at a motor company unloading station and laid up for five weeks.

Frank Spray Petersburg Indiana Mesenger Accident Insurance Department Spray Athens County Ohio

Camp Rowland Hosts Large Scout Session and Activities

Sixty three boys attended Camp Rowland last week the largest turnout this year. A new baseball league formed with four teams captained by Bird Fuller Lillie and Daggett. The opening game is Bird versus Fuller. Forty six swim class students and several juniors and seniors earned Red Cross lifeguard training. Mrs Sayre recovering after collapse near Union Grocery Store she is widow of Judge E D Sayre.

Camp Rowland Francis Fuller Arlos Lillie Ted Daggett Bob Bird Bird Fuller Red Cross

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